Managing your cross-border shipping data in the CNFANS spreadsheet is powerful, but transforming raw numbers into visual charts is the key to instant insight. By generating simple graphs, you can immediately identify which categories cost the mostwhich couriers deliver the fastest. Here's how to do it.
Step 1: Prepare Your Data in the Spreadsheet
Ensure your CNFANS data is well-organized. Typically, you should have columns for:
- Item/Category:
- Cost (USD):
- Courier:
- Shipping Days:
- Date Shipped:
- Cost (USD):
Step 2: Creating a "Cost by Category" Chart (Pie or Bar Chart)
This graph answers: "Where is my money going?"
- Select the data range containing your item CategoriesCosts.
- Insert a Pie ChartBar Chart
- For a pie chart, it will instantly show the proportion each category consumes. For a bar chart, categories will be listed vertically, with costs extending horizontally, making comparisons straightforward.
- Format the chart: Add a title like "Total Spending by Category," and consider displaying exact values or percentages on the slices/bars.
Insight:
This graph answers: "Who gets my parcels to me fastest?" Insight:
Create a pivot table and chart to see both dimensions: cost by category per courier. This can reveal if a specific courier is exceptionally cost-effective for a particular type of good. By spending a few minutes to generate these basic charts from your CNFANS spreadsheet, you move from passive data entry to active business intelligence. Regularly updating these visualizations will help you optimize your spending and logistics strategy continuously.Step 3: Creating a "Average Speed by Courier" Chart (Bar or Line Chart)
Step 4: Combining Data for Deeper Analysis
Why Visualization Matters in CNFANS